Judy Lewis
Chris Azzopardi Has Spent 20 Years Asking the Right Questions — For Our Readers, For All of Us
On any given week, Chris Azzopardi might be on the phone with Cher in the morning and, by afternoon, editing a story about a queer teen in rural Michigan who [...]Read more about Chris Azzopardi Has Spent 20 Years Asking the Right Questions — For Our Readers, For All of Us
Strengthening LGBTQ+ Journalism — With Your Help
We've been at this for more than 33 years now — telling the stories of Michigan's LGBTQ+ community through the pages of Between The Lines and on [...]Read more about Strengthening LGBTQ+ Journalism — With Your Help
In a Time of Erasure, We Must Protect Queer Media: A Pride Letter from the Editorial Director
Twice that day, the tears came unbidden. I sat quietly off to the side, reading prompts as activists and organizers within Michigan’s LGBTQ+ community — [...]Read more about In a Time of Erasure, We Must Protect Queer Media: A Pride Letter from the Editorial Director
Why LGBTQ+ Advocate Judy Lewis Has Dedicated Her Career to Helping Michigan's Older LGBTQ+ Community
This article is part of the News is Out “Out and Aging” series, made possible with support from AARP.Longtime queer community advocate and all-around rockstar [...]Read more about Why LGBTQ+ Advocate Judy Lewis Has Dedicated Her Career to Helping Michigan's Older LGBTQ+ Community
Michigan LGBTQ+ Activist, ‘Lesbian Grandma’ Cindy Clardy Dies While Snorkeling in the Caribbean
Cindy Clardy was known to many in Michigan’s LGBTQ+ community as a queer activist and a “lesbian grandma,” as she described herself. Tragically, Clardy died [...]Read more about Michigan LGBTQ+ Activist, ‘Lesbian Grandma’ Cindy Clardy Dies While Snorkeling in the Caribbean
Longtime LGBTQ+ Organization SAGE Metro Detroit Has a New Name
A longtime LGBTQ+ organization focused on people over 45 held a coming out party last week to announce a new name and direction. Going forward, SAGE Metro [...]Read more about Longtime LGBTQ+ Organization SAGE Metro Detroit Has a New Name
SAGE Metro Detroit Splits From National Organization
SAGE Metro Detroit, Detroit’s only nonprofit dedicated to services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ older adults, recently announced that they will no longer be [...]Read more about SAGE Metro Detroit Splits From National Organization
Caregiving and Bereavement: Does the LGBTQ+ Community Need Stronger Support?
Acting as primary caregiver for a dying parent is a heavy burden for anyone. Martin, who preferred not to use his last name, assumed that role for his mother [...]Read more about Caregiving and Bereavement: Does the LGBTQ+ Community Need Stronger Support?
An Interview with SAGE's New Executive Director Angela Gabridge (Exclusive)
After a national search, SAGE Metro Detroit welcomes its new executive director, Angela Gabridge. Gabridge, an LGBTQ+ ally, has an extensive career in human [...]Read more about An Interview with SAGE's New Executive Director Angela Gabridge (Exclusive)
Henry Ford Village Pride
This year's Pride Month was also the second year of my stay as a senior at Henry Ford Village (HFV) in Dearborn. The HFV "campus," as it's called (although it [...]Read more about Henry Ford Village Pride
SAGE's LGBTQ+ Older Adult Summit Is a Virtual Success
SAGE Metro Detroit held a virtual version of their annual LGBTQ+ Older Adult Summit June 26. Last year's summit was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The [...]Read more about SAGE's LGBTQ+ Older Adult Summit Is a Virtual Success
SAGE Metro Detroit Bids Farewell to Angie Perone, Seeks New Executive Director
When Angie Perone began as the Executive Director of SAGE Metro Detroit in 2015, the organization had a few part-time staff and a budget of under $50,000. [...]Read more about SAGE Metro Detroit Bids Farewell to Angie Perone, Seeks New Executive Director
SAGE, AARP Michigan Co-Hosted '50 Years After Stonewall' Symposium
SAGE Metro Detroit, the agency for LGBTQ older adults, and AARP Michigan co-hosted a symposium titled "50 Years After Stonewall" on Saturday, Oct. 19. The [...]Read more about SAGE, AARP Michigan Co-Hosted '50 Years After Stonewall' Symposium
Retirement Made LGBTQ-Friendly
Having only lived in their new home for a matter of weeks, Ed Ploegar and Rick Hahn decided to make their way to their community's biweekly movie night for [...]Read more about Retirement Made LGBTQ-Friendly
SAGE Table Looks to Link Up Different Age Groups
A SAGE Table is a program of SAGE Metro Detroit, an agency dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ older adults, and is an intergenerational dinner event [...]Read more about SAGE Table Looks to Link Up Different Age Groups
SAGE Table Comes to Detroit
Its aim is to promote intergenerational conversation over a nice meal. For the second year in a row, SAGE Table, sponsored by SAGE — an organization that [...]Read more about SAGE Table Comes to Detroit
BTL's Charles Alexander Recognized by Hannan Center
Longtime Between The Lines columnist and contributor Charles Alexander was recently recognized by the Hannan Center as one of their 70 over Seventy: The Next [...]Read more about BTL's Charles Alexander Recognized by Hannan Center
Jewish lecture series targets LGBT kids' safety
By Sharon Gittleman WEST BLOOMFIELD- The gathering last week had one aim. "Our goal for all of this is to save a life," said Judy Lewis, president of the [...]Read more about Jewish lecture series targets LGBT kids' safety
LGBTQ Elders and Young People Work to Close the Generation Gap
BTL Photo: Alex Godin A SAGE Metro Detroit community building event was held on May 18 in Detroit to coincide with a national movement to strengthen and unify [...]Read more about LGBTQ Elders and Young People Work to Close the Generation Gap
LGBTQ Elders and Youth to Break Bread at SAGE Table
On a typical day, not many LGBTQ people cross paths in a meaningful way with LGBTQ people from other generations. Many do not have children to care for them as [...]Read more about LGBTQ Elders and Youth to Break Bread at SAGE Table
Faith Leaders Work Toward Healing a Divided Community
Reconciliation and healing is needed right now as the community moves forward post-election. As more LGBT people are cautiously entering houses of worship, the [...]Read more about Faith Leaders Work Toward Healing a Divided Community
SAGE Metro Detroit Requests Affirming Service Providers for Rainbow Resource Guide
How many times have we heard the story about the older lesbian who felt uncomfortable when the furnace repairman came to her house and asked her where her [...]Read more about SAGE Metro Detroit Requests Affirming Service Providers for Rainbow Resource Guide
6th Annual LGBT Older Adult Summit Highlights What's Next For LGBT Elders
BY AJ TRAGER Volunteers staff the information table at the summit. DETROIT – More than 150 LGBT people gathered June 18 for the 6th Annual LGBT Older Adult [...]Read more about 6th Annual LGBT Older Adult Summit Highlights What's Next For LGBT Elders
LGBT Couple Makes Major Gift to SAGE Metro Detroit
BY AJ TRAGER OAK PARK – Gil Evans and Don Nadel met in Toledo, Ohio and have been together for 57 years. Inspired by the screening of "Gen Silent," a [...]Read more about LGBT Couple Makes Major Gift to SAGE Metro Detroit
We Need Protections & Support for LGBT Older Adults
BY SHELBY PATTERSON Michigan is not prepared to work with LGBT older adults. Federal and state civil rights laws do not include the terms sexual orientation [...]Read more about We Need Protections & Support for LGBT Older Adults
Introducing SAGE Metro Detroit
BY AJ TRAGER SAGE Metro Detroit board members, pictured L-R: Mary Sexton, Pat Baldwin, Kathleen LaTosch, Agustin Arbulu, Jay Kaplan, Andrea Mulheisen,Judy [...]Read more about Introducing SAGE Metro Detroit
Documentary On LGBT Seniors To Play In Dearborn
BY BTL STAFF The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Education, Health and Human Services, in partnership with the LGBT Older Adult Coalition/SAGE Metro [...]Read more about Documentary On LGBT Seniors To Play In Dearborn
Church Presents Documentary About Abuse Of LGBT Seniors
BY CAROL TANIS Ralph Horne is featured as one of a number of aging LGBT people. He is a single gay man without family who lovingly restored his home and hopes [...]Read more about Church Presents Documentary About Abuse Of LGBT Seniors
Workshop Works On Improving Services For LGBT Older Adults
Region VII Area Agency on Aging is proud to be sponsoring a small group workshop on Improving Aging Services for LGBT, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual or Transgender [...]Read more about Workshop Works On Improving Services For LGBT Older Adults
Hilmon Shares Vulnerability At Older Adult Summit
BY AJ TRAGER Executive Director of Affirmations, Darrious Hilmon gave the keynote address at this yearas conference. Executive Director of Affirmations, [...]Read more about Hilmon Shares Vulnerability At Older Adult Summit
AGING: Living In The Spirit Of Now
AJ Trager Older Adult LGBT Coalition members and event volunteers Kat LaTosch, Cornelius Wilson and Judy Lewis. BTL photo: AJ Trager DETROIT – "Living in the [...]Read more about AGING: Living In The Spirit Of Now
LGBT Older Adult Summit Coming Up
The Fourth Annual LGBT Older Adult Summit comes to Detroit June 21. The event is organized by the LGBT Older Adult Summit Planning Committee. The gathering [...]Read more about LGBT Older Adult Summit Coming Up
Remembering Linda Lee: An Ally For Life
We've lost a champion. Long before others were willing to stand up for LGBT people, Linda Lee was there – out and proud – as an ally for LGBT issues and people [...]Read more about Remembering Linda Lee: An Ally For Life
Out As An Ally: A Step Forward In Understanding
Tying in with the special exhibit Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals, the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills is hosting a free [...]Read more about Out As An Ally: A Step Forward In Understanding
Older Adults Get Ready For Summit
Judy Lewis is coordinator of the upcoming summit which will be adding new programming this year and provide resources for LGBT seniors. The LGBT Older Adult [...]Read more about Older Adults Get Ready For Summit
SAGE Makes Recommendations for Health Equity for LGBT Seniors of Color
SAGE has been looking out for the needs of older LGBT adults since its founding in the 1980s. The organization's latest report tackles the issue of health [...]Read more about SAGE Makes Recommendations for Health Equity for LGBT Seniors of Color
Michigan's LGBT Older Adult Movement Moves Forward
Attendees at last fall's aging conference. BTL file photo The movement to assist LGBT older adults in Michigan is rather young, but the efforts have grown [...]Read more about Michigan's LGBT Older Adult Movement Moves Forward
Meet Judy Lewis: Coordinator For Older Adult Coalition
Related Stories: Michigan's LGBT Older Adult Movement Moves Forward Meet Judy Lewis: Coordinator For Older Adult Coalition SAGE Makes Recommendations for [...]Read more about Meet Judy Lewis: Coordinator For Older Adult Coalition
Temple Emanu-El Welcomes New Members
By Vivian DeGain Temple Emanu-El, a liberal Reform synagogue in Oak Park, is a spiritually-affirming and welcoming community to all peoples. Judy Lewis of [...]Read more about Temple Emanu-El Welcomes New Members
Pride banquet winners announced
FERNDALE – The 26th Annual Pride Banquet & Awards Ceremony will take place June 21, recognizing those individuals who have provided outstanding service and [...]Read more about Pride banquet winners announced
Esteemed social worker to present findings on LGBT youth wellness and families March 30
FERNDALE – Dr. Caitlin Ryan, founder and director of the Family Acceptance Project team at San Francisco State University is discussing practical implications [...]Read more about Esteemed social worker to present findings on LGBT youth wellness and families March 30
Author asserts God and Gay go together
By Beth Greenapple West Bloomfield- Jay Michaelson, an author whose new book will be featured at the Jewish Community Center's Jewish Book Fair Nov. 6, is a [...]Read more about Author asserts God and Gay go together
Jewish Gay Network series continues
The Jewish Gay Network of Michigan is offering a series for older LGBT adults, Twice Blessed: Modern Family – You and Your Loved Ones, that addresses the [...]Read more about Jewish Gay Network series continues
Jewish Gay Network kicks off Twice Blessed
By Anne Adelson In our current social and political climate, the needs of diverse families in Michigan are evolving faster than our supporting institutions. [...]Read more about Jewish Gay Network kicks off Twice Blessed
Aging anything but a gay old time
FERNDALE- A summit addressing issues faced by older LGBT adults was held at Affirmations on April 6. A panel of seniors shared their experiences and fears [...]Read more about Aging anything but a gay old time
Judith Slotkin loses life to cancer
Judith Slotkin, 64, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., died on March 14, 2011. The funeral was held at Ira Kaufman Chapel on Thursday, March 17 at 12:30 p.m. Slotkin, [...]Read more about Judith Slotkin loses life to cancer
Back in the closet
By Tara Cavanaugh The Older Adult Summit on April 6 will address the specific issues faced by today's older LGBT adults. Those health, financial and legal [...]Read more about Back in the closet
